Recipes

A beloved British dessert, using these aromatic, juicy strawberries with an intensely sweet flavour makes a delightful trifle that perfectly balances luscious flavours and textures. This layered dessert begins with a base of moist sponge brioche cake soaked in sherry or fruit juice, which forms the foundation for an indulgent creation. Next, comes a generous […]

Easy make ahead pud. Try this Italian dessert with a new twist, rather than coffee the sponge fingers are dipped in a fruity German wine instead then layered with fresh fruity berry layers. Serves 6 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: none Ingredients 250 g (9 oz) full fat mascarpone cheese 4 tablespoons icing sugar […]

Who can resist a slice of warm fruit pie? Don’t stick to the old favourites of apple or apple and blackberry, try this tangy berry mix in a deliciously crumbly rich pastry. A perfect dessert to follow a family Sunday roast. Any leftovers taste equally good cold too. Serves 6 Prep: 30 minutes Chill: 30 […]

Add extra oomph to this already impressive dessert and finish with indoor mini sparklers or candles for a special celebration. Serves 8 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Cooling time: 1-2 hours Ingredients For the roulade 4 large egg whites 250 g (9 oz) caster sugar, plus a little extra for sprinkling 1 […]

Makes a fresh tasting lunch or a generous starter. Serves 2 Prep time 15 minutes plus marinating time Cook time 5 minutes Ingredients For the spiced pickled raspberries: For the sour dough croutes: Method You can make the pickles and the croutons the day before if you want to a fast throw together lunch.

Deep filled vanilla custard tarts with buttery melt in the mouth pastry and dotted with juicy jewel like summery raspberries. Makes 12 – Prep: 30 minutes – Chill: 30 minutes – Cook: 35 minutes Ingredients Pastry 175g (6oz) plain flour, plus a little extra flour for dusting 40g (1½oz) icing sugar 100g (4oz) butter, diced […]